FedEx will offer a barometer of the economy when it reports earnings

Given it operates in a fast-changing industry like global logistics and delivery, whose fortunes are so closely tied to the wider economy, earnings from FedEx...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 00:00


Animal vaccine maker Genus chalks up another major milestone

Shares in animal genetics company Genus (GNS) have risen 75% this year after a succession of positive trading updates.

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What happens if I go over my pension tax relief limit?

Pension contributions are taken from earnings automatically, so if you had unexpected extra income during the year (bonus, overtime), contributions would increase.

What would happen...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 00:00


Watches of Switzerland update raises questions over full-year outlook

It has been a tumultuous 2025 for posh timepiece seller Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG), with the shares having lost 40% of their value as...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 00:00


Hedge fund filings reveal significant shifts in holdings in the second quarter

Last month we revealed which stocks hedge funds had been shorting in the second quarter after the remarkable post-Liberation Day rally which has seen UK...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 00:00


Can Next grind out yet another upgrade?

CEO Simon Wolfson’s ‘Big Picture’ thoughts on the business and the growth avenues ahead, as well as his read on the UK consumer, will be...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 00:00


Will higher annuity rates transform the retirement income market?

The bond market has got a nasty case of the jitters, thanks in part to Donald Trump launching an attack on the independence of the...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 00:00


Dull? The diversified financials sector is anything but

Since they facilitate the flow of capital and debt, financial companies play a crucial role in oiling the wheels of the global economy and due...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 00:00


Stocks with a lasting edge: How companies can sustain a competitive advantage

Identifying companies which have an edge over their competitors which they are able to maintain is an important component of investing.

After all, it is...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 00:00


magazine 11 Sep 2025

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How companies can maintain a competitive edge over their rivals and why the UK financial services sector is far from dull

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